Children’s Dental Specialist Southbay

I love the care this office staff provided my daughter. I explaine d to the doctor my daughter had a previous traumatic experience with another dentist and her coming in would cause some anxiety. The doctor was amazing with my daughter and the experience was so smooth for all of us. I’m so grateful I found this office. We are here for another check up and she is so relaxed.

I Have a son with autism and We had a few bad experiences in his old dental office. (Magicland dental Torrance).Did some research on other dental offices that work with kids like my son needs and found this dental office also with a five star rating on Unilocal.Great customer service and support. Make you feel welcome, even from the beginning with scheduling the appointment, no rushing working at my son’s pace. That help alot. I was Happy and my son did good. thats the most important thing. Thk you again Dr.Yarber.

I brought my kids here a few months ago it was one of the best dental experiences they had. The office is very clean and actually smells nice. The staff were very nice, and friendly to my boys. The dentist took time to tell me what was going on with cavities and showed the boys how they should be brushing and flossing. One of my children had to get a cavity filled and I was so nervous because of past experiences of screaming and crying at another office and my child having to be tied down. The dentist recommended laughing gas and I tell you that was best I have ever seen my child act at a doctor’s office. He actually sat still for 30 minutes while she did the filling. No tears during the shot, he was a little wiggly (for a 4 year old), but watched Thomas the train on the iPad (they have iPads !!!) Why don’t ALL offices do this instead of having children crying and being upset!
Love that we found this office!

From the minute you walk in the office, you are coming into a warm and friendly environment. The receptionist is very friendly and attentive. My children enjoy their dental visits and rarely want to leave. Dr. Yarber is the best. She is kind, patient and most importantly extremely knowledgable. I continue to refer family and friends to Children’s Dental Specialist South Bay.

Very professional! Super clean! All smiles! No long wait. Have the kids best interest at heart. Took my son at his appointment time. First time my son and me came out a dentist dentist office smiling ear to ear. Thank you for what you do Dr Yarber.

Children’s dental has awesome toys and books while the kids are waiting to be seen, very neat and tidy, when your child is getting examined they are able to watch tv to keep them distracted.
There are a few reasons why I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 and the first being that the 3 times I have been to the office Dr. Yarber seems to be condescending to her staff, my son had work done yesterday and Tammy explained something incorrectly to me and Dr. Yarber called Tammy to where we were and when Tammy tried to explain herself the Dr. held her hand out and said «Quiet» as if Tammy were a dog.
Another reason is; I would ask questios as to what my son would get done and Dr. Yarber seemed to get annoyed at the questions I would ask, and some of her assistants seemed like they woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
The last reason is my sons father went with us for the appointment and I was talking with Tammy and my son and his father were with the Dr getting weighed and my son was getting frustrated and he stood still long enough for his weight to be 25lbs and his father told the dr. and She snapped on him saying «His weight needs to be exact or the anesthesiologist won’t see him, his weight isn’t 25lbs we need to be sure we’ve had parents lie before we need to be precise.» That’s great needing to be precise for the safety of my child but it was the way she said it (with an attitude) after all that she told her assistant «Just tell the anesthesiologist he’s about 25 – 26 lbs.» (What happened to being precise?)
So that’s my review her work is great but it’s her attitude and her condescending ways that are not great and some of her staff for that matter.

This dental office is great. Very trendy and modern look, cute glasses for the kids when the lights shine in their faces while their teeth are being examined. Lastly but most importantly the dentist and her assistants were very thorough and very friendly. They made my daughter and myself feel so comfortable. I highly recommend this place.

Everyone, from the dentist, receptionist, assistant are super friendly, helpful and professional. Even making an appointment was a pleasure The dentist didn’t rush me when I had questions and offered lots of useful tips. My daughter felt completely at ease. The lobby and screens in front of the dental chairs of course were a big hit! I loved the space too — very clean, modern & warm atmosphere.
BUT most importantly, the work Dr. Yarber did was phenomenal! Get this: my daughter got a filling WITHOUT numbing and DIDN’T feel a thing! How on earth? Amazing! Just love Children’s Dental Southbay!

So my son at 5 years old, he had 3 cavities! He didn’t have a good experience and since then I’ve been behind him on cleaning and brushing correctly. We were going to the same dentist because I used to go there, it’s not a bad place but it is super crowded and they will schedule you at 12 but see you at 1 – 130!
So I heard of this new place from my co-​worker who brought her daughter here. I decided to check it out and switch Dentist and it’s close to my house. I get here and the outside is very nice and clean, and I get in and so is the inside. The décor and place is very kid friendly. I was instantly greeted and felt welcomed. No sassy attitudes or long faces. I gave her my paperwork which I had printed out and filled out already, I like doing this ahead of time if possible. The assistant was very nice and easy going with my son when it came to the x-​rays and cleaning. He was nervous but she helped him get through it. They have TV’s for the kids to watch while they get their cleanings. The Dentist, Dr. Yabber was very welcoming and nice. She’s very attentive and easy going with the kids, now I know why it’s a children’s dental facility. My son didn’t have any cavities, but she told us to make sure we keep flossing and brushing. They even give the kids coins to get a toy from one of their machines on their way out. We scheduled his next check up on they out and we were on our way.
Over all, it was a pleasant experience. Apart from my son spitting the water out on floor, we did good. The office is very well put together, it has a great staff and dentist. It’s a great office for kids. It’s not even the fact that they have TV’s and you machines, it’s the interactions that they had with my child. They gave him choices on his toothpaste for the cleaning, they talked him through the procedures and made him feel important. I like to feel that way when I go visit my Dentist and Doctor. I give them 5 stars! I will definitely keep brining him here.

I have two boys I am very particular when it’s comes to their health and diet. Oral health is something I take it seriously. I use natural products for brushing such as Toms they brush and floss regularly and «I try to limit their sugar intake
I live in Beverly Hills and drive all the way to the South Bay to visit Dr. Yarber and her staff. My boys love it. I wondered why our family dentist referred us to the office… but now I know why. She communicates with them in a way they can understand and gets them excited about their dental care. The office is beautiful, newly remodeled and clean. The staff are friendly and going there is seamless. I highly recommend this office.

We heart Dr. Yaber and her staff!
My husband and I brought my 3 year old daughter to her first dentist appointment. She was instantly drawn into the play area. While she busied herself at the reading center and with toys, I checked her in. Instantly, I noticed the beauty of the office. We were greeted by pleasant workers, and my daughter’s visit was quick and painless. She left with an electric toothbrush, a toy and a smile!
What more could a mother ask for from a visit to the dentist?
Thank you Dr. Yaber
#doctor moms do things better =)

Dr. Yarber is absolutely the best children’s dentist around! I drive all the way from the San Fernando Valley so that she can provide services for my 6-​year-​old son. The waiting room is perfect for children, equipped with children’s furniture and toys for all ages. The Keurig Coffee Bar is such a special treat for the parents.
Dr. Yarber’s nurturing nature makes my son feel comfortable. Did I mention her pediatric dental treatment is seamless? My son has 4 porcelain teeth in the front and absolutely no one can tell.
I never have to endure the long wait times like other doctor’s visits and I never get resistance from my son when it is time for a check up. The toy dispenser on the way out the office is always a highlight for my kid. I have referred a few friends to Dr. Yarber and they all rave about her. She has a very special and unique way with a child that’s hard to find these days.
Dr. Yarber is always available for her patients; rather it be by phone consultation or an emergency visit. This past Martin Luther King Holiday, my son fell and chipped his tooth pretty bad. He was in pain. I called the after hours line and Dr. Yarber responded in minutes. After determining that his situation could not wait until the following business day, she insisted that he come in for dental treatment. We met her at her office within the hour. Now that’s what I call EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
Aisha, LCSW

It’s a shame that such a nice office is overshadowed by mediocre patient care. My 2 ½ year old daughter needed to have 2 cavities removed the treatment required two separate appointments. I did not know then what I know now, but apparently some small children can chew on their cheek/​lips/​tongue while under the effect of the anesthesia. As Dr. Yarber was with another patient and we waited in the room I could see my baby chewing on something but I thought it was the cotton roll which had been placed in her mouth. The dental assistant that was supposed to be watching her did not even notice that my daughter almost ripped a piece off of her tongue.
I left the office in complete shock and horror, as I got home and replayed what had went on that day, I became more and more bothered by their negligence. So I called the office to express my concerns. I was able to speak to Dr. Yarber only to receive more disappointment than I already had. I told her I did not feel like the assistant had been careful enough and when I proceeded to tell her that maybe it was because she was new and didn’t know, Dr. Yarber rudely cut me off to tell me that the assistant had been with her for 7 or 9 years and was excellent at what she did. If she was so experienced how did she miss the obvious sign that the excessive chewing back and forth of the cotton roll was an indication that my baby was chewing her tongue? My one time experience has now taught me something that her experienced assistant ignored. When I told her that all the assistant was doing was telling my daughter «stop biting, no biting» Dr. Yarber said «sometimes giving the little ones a gentle reminder was all they could really do because they could not be expected to stick their finger in and risk getting hurt» Really Dr. Yarber??? My daughter can bite off a piece of her tongue off and in your expert opinion all you can do is say «don’t bite sweetie». I proceeded to tell her that if that was the case for the next cavity I would want to be involved because as her mother I would be willing to stick my finger in her mouth and have her bite me, than let her bite off a piece of her tongue. Only after I told her this, did her expert opinion allow her to say «Well next time we can just keep her mouth open the whole time with the clamps to make sure she does not bite» Why was it that she first told me there was nothing they could do, but then all of a sudden there was? Oh, and as my daughter was chewing her tongue, why wasn’t this course of action taken as they saw that the gentle reminders were not working?
There was never a single word that came out of Dr. Yarber’s mouth that made me feel that they took responsibility for their mistakes, there was no empathy and not a single apology, not even one. One can easily tell that Dr. Yarber does not like listening to someone who might indicate that this place is not doing their job correctly.
Maybe you guys should practice this prompt for future customer service. «Yes. Mrs. _​_​_​_​_​_​you are right, we should have been more careful, we apologize for what our negligence put your daughter through, the next time she is in we will take all the necessary precautions to prevent this from happening again, not only for your daughters sake, but for our other patients as well.»
My daughter went back in today to have her second cavity removed. Today it seemed like they were more in a hurry and I don’t think they allowed enough time for the laughing gas to kick in. Although this time she did not bite herself, she did kick, scream, and squirm and needed to be restrained something that was not necessary the first time. Again I am almost positive that it was because they didn’t give the gas enough time to kick in and of course Dr. Yarber was as cold and condescending as ever. This time I did not even bother to voice my opinion on what I thought could have been done differently, it gets you nowhere in this place. While in the waiting room I saw other kids walk out of there with a toy from the treasure chest, my daughter didn’t get offered the same treatment. I get the feeling that it had something to do with my speaking against their inadequate procedures. My children will never be back here again and here’s the long, overdue, bad review to top it off.

This was the first visit for my 3.5 and 1.5 year old sons and I was extremely impressed by the office, staff and doctor. The assistants were patient with my fearful and apprehensive 3 year old and made every attempt to make the experience seamless and peaceful for both my son and I. This is definitely a place that I would recommend for any parent looking for a great dentist for their children. The doctor is gentle and patient; yet confident and effective. She got the job done despite the fuss that my boys made.

Visited this dentist a few months ago and had to return recently to get papers signed to reg my daughter for Kinder. Staff was so helpful despite my last minute request, I got what I needed!
Just got off the phone with the new ins carrier for my job. They are IN NETWORK! Yayyyy… Sooo glad I am still able to take my children back to this dentist! Wonderful, clean and comfortable environment. My kids can’t wait to go back… to the dentist! Believe what you read here, stop looking! Visit CDSS!

My 7 children hate going to the dentist but when my best friend who is also a dentist recommender Dr. Yarber I decided to try her out. My kids loved it and asked when do the go back. She knew what she was talking about when it came to children’s teeth. The staff was kind and sweet also. Awesome place for children!!!

Dr. Yarber!
Is the best!!! From the time you walk into her establishment you feel welcome. The professionalism this staff exudes is beyond words. She takes the dental experience for children to another level. I will sing Dr. Yarber praises from the mountain top

Dr. Yarber is EXCELLENT! EXPERT WITH CHILDREN. Beautiful state of the art facility. Perfect children’s denistry. Kind, friendly, and professional staff.

I am so happy I chose to take my daughter to Dr. Yarber. The office was very clean, soft scented with a beautiful fragrance, & the staff was very friendly. My daughter told me she LIKED going to the dentist. If you’re looking for a kid-​friendly office dedicated to making your child feel comfortable… I recommend Dr. Yarber’s office.

The first time I took my daughter to a dentist (not this one) they wanted to remove just about all of her teeth. So honestly I was afraid but something just didn’t sound right. So I decided make a appointment at this dental office under Dr. Yarber and I was blown away. She saved all of my daughters teeth she is smiling more than ever. The staff and office is very kid friendly. If she would do adults I am sure she would have to open another office. I am taking my other daughter really soon. My goal is to make sure she is around for my children’s children.
Keep up the great work!!!